81 FFA Blue Jackets awarded by Delaware Farm Bureau
For the last decade, the Delaware Farm Bureau (DEFB) has proudly sponsored the Blue Jacket Bonanza program for Delaware FFA. This initiative provides deserving FFA members with the iconic blue jacket, personalized with their name and chapter.
Maria Gutierrez-Carcamo of the Sussex Central FFA Chapter shared her experience receiving her jacket last year through the Blue Jacket Bonanza. “The FFA blue jacket is more than just an article of clothing, it resembles the accomplishments, kindness, service, and faith of every FFA member, along with the overall unity of this organization.”
She further explained that wearing the blue jacket symbolizes an individual’s official entry into FFA. Having their name embroidered on it fosters a sense of belonging and solidifies their place in the organization’s ongoing mission to build a brighter future.
The FFA blue jacket has been an integral part of the organization’s official dress since 1933, serving as a symbol of professional growth, career success, and agricultural advocacy.
DEFB recognizes the invaluable skills FFA instills in its members and is committed to ensuring more students have the opportunity to wear the blue jacket with pride. Many Farm Bureau members were once involved in FFA and recognize the strong connections between the two organizations.
At the Delaware FFA Convention, DEFB Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&R) Chair Will Powers encouraged members to continue pursuing agriculture. He highlighted that YF&R serves as a platform for individuals aged 18–40 to develop their professional, agricultural, and leadership skills.
For more information about the Delaware Farm Bureau or to find out how to get involved, visit defb.org.
Students honored with an FFA blue jacket include:
Appoquinimink
Alexandra Jones
Saanvi Kalidindi
Miely Medina Rizo
Jonas Karpinski
Anna Heckscher
Diana Nowak
Sophia Miller
Evelyn Burress
Caesar Rodney
Aubrianna Pedigo
Anna Thompson
Amie Wiley
Cole Warren
Mikayla Fortuna
Isaac Kunder
Quinn Miller
Cape Henlopen
Gabriel Blackwood
Dover
La'Niyah Robinson-King
Jaylen Hodges
Eugene Watts II
Corrie McGuckin
Cecilia Albanese
Leila Johnson
Ty'lea Reed
Trevor Groton
Garrick Pryor
Indian River
Alison Swartz
Lake Forest
Madison Bullard
Jillian Novack
Flynn Mucha
Madelyn Gallo
Ty Gustafson
Colton String
Addison Sparks
Henry Sylvester
Austin Coverdale
Rina Troupe
Maggie Wieber
Connor Stewart
Laurel
Destinie McCrea
Rowan Varner
Brooklyn Hysan
Jazzlynn Herscher
Brynnen Thompson
Thomas McKean
Antonio Sanchez
Tyler Brinegar
Middletown
Morgan Fink
Brooke Ryan
Mackenzie Nickle
Owen Hickey
Riya Patel
Milford
Dawn Mutchler
Elizabeth Abbate
Hailey Smith
Odessa
Graedy Hodge
Alexis Dury
Alexander Perchik
Delilah Schilling
Seaford
Christopher Tyler
Andrew Warrell
Kaitlynn Owens
Smyrna
Kylie Jester
Catherine Maguire
Jesse Mabrey
Mackenzie Hadaway
Sussex Central
Estefania Yanez
Angelica Angel-Velasquez
Chase Nessa
Kevin Ambrocio Diaz
Alexis Link
Rosenda Ramirez Morales
Mia Cabrera
Gage Hembree
William Penn
Mya Brown
Kira Cascino
Woodbridge
Emily Woodall
Joslyn Gates
Bryce Warner
Natalie Dwight
Makayla Goff
Avery Hastings
Marleigh Tibbs
Photo: FFA Blue Jacket recipients from Middletown High School. From left to right, DEFB President Bill Powers, DE YF&R Chair Will Powers, Brooke Ryan, Mackenzie Nickle, Owen Hickey, Riya Patel.
